Section 8 Company Registration (NGO)
A Section 8 Company under the Companies Act 2013 is a not-for-profit company formed for promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, or environmental protection. It enjoys a special MCA licence and its profits must be applied only towards its objects — no dividends to members. BSP Associate handles the complete incorporation including the Central Government licence application, and subsequently assists with 12A and 80G registration for tax exemptions and donor deduction benefits.
What's Included
Everything you get when you engage BSP Associate for Section 8 Company Registration (NGO).
- Name reservation and Section 8 licence application to Central Government
- MOA and AOA drafting with non-profit objects clause
- MCA incorporation filing via SPICe+
- Certificate of Incorporation and Section 8 licence handover
- PAN, TAN, and GST registration
- 12A registration for income tax exemption on NGO income
- 80G registration enabling donors to claim 50% deduction on donations
Documents Required
Have these ready before you reach out — it speeds things up considerably.
Documents You'll Need
Please arrange these before your consultation
- PAN card and Aadhaar card of all proposed directors (minimum 2)
- Passport-size photographs of all directors
- Address proof of all directors
- Proof of registered office address
- Description of proposed charitable objects and activities
- Estimated income and expenditure for first 3 years
Don't have these? We'll prepare them for you.
BSP Associate can draft and file all of the following
- MOA and AOA with Section 8 objects
- Central Government licence application (Form INC-12)
- SPICe+ incorporation filing
- 12A registration application (Form 10A)
- 80G registration application (Form 10G)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Section 8 Company Registration (NGO).
A Section 8 Company is a not-for-profit company registered under the Companies Act 2013. Unlike a trust (registered under the Indian Trusts Act or state acts) or a society (registered under the Societies Registration Act), a Section 8 Company is regulated by MCA and has stricter governance requirements. However, it carries more credibility with donors, CSR fund providers, and government agencies, and is better suited for larger NGOs.
BS Balaji
Founder & Principal Consultant
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